China open to joining Trans-Pacific trade pact

In this March 29, 2018 photo, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng speaks during a press conference at the ministry in Beijing. - AP

BEIJING (Xinhua): China will assume an open and positive attitude towards the idea of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday (Nov 19).

China welcomes any open, inclusive, and transparent regional free trade agreement that can help foster economic globalization and regional economic integration.